IslandWood Summer Camps on Bainbridge Campus invites children to discover a new way of seeing nature, themselves, and one another. In doing so, each person comes to understand their ability to change the world for the better. IslandWood operates traditional day camp programs for campers 4 years-old through those entering 9th grade. Running from mid-June through mid-August, these experiences directly address IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship.

Effective 07 February 2022, IslandWood will require all staff, volunteers, docents, interns and graduate students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and to provide proof of inoculation including Booster.

This decision is intended to aid in the safety and health of all persons delivering and/or supporting program delivery, our clients and students. Waivers are available for medical and religions exemptions.

Job Title: Summer Programs Instructor - Bainbridge Island Campus

Department: Education

Reports To:  Campus School Program Coordinator

Classification: Full-time/Seasonal, Hourly/Non-exempt

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:30a to 4:20p (5:00p on Fridays) 20 June thru 06 August 2022

Housing: Housing is available in the Graduate Cabins from 17 June through 01 August at no cost

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour

Benefit Package: Seasonal positions do not qualify for benefits

Position Summary:

Summer Programs Instructors are responsible for leading educational programming using a curriculum guide that integrates science, technology, arts, teambuilding, and adventure learning. IslandWood’s Summer Programs serve children entering kindergarten through 9th grade, and include mentoring an undergraduate Summer Programs Intern, and occasionally supervising a teen volunteer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach week-long camp programs for children ages 4-15; including Summer Day Camp for students in 7th and 8th grade.
• Abide by IslandWood’s safety procedures and protocols as stated in your Summer Camp Instructor Handbook and ensure the safety of participants at all times.
• Serve as a mentor to a Summer Programs Intern.
• Participate and lead portions of staff training
• Attend weekly debrief and prep meetings on Fridays (4:00-5:00 PM).
• Demonstrate IslandWood's core values that enable teams and individuals to succeed with shared respect and purpose.
• Support IslandWood’s strategic plan to expand our mission and impact, and commitment to mission, vision, values and goals of IslandWood.
• Commitment to support IslandWood’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Required Qualifications:

• First Aid Certification & CPR required
• At least two years’ experience in teaching or environmental education
• Ability to work as a collaborative and cooperative team member
• Comfortable working with kids of diverse ages, backgrounds, and developmental stages
• Strong work ethic, punctual, flexible, dependable, and responsible
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, campers, and families
• Willingness and ability to work long hours
• Skilled at spreading calm and responding to parent concerns
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free work environment
• Must pass child safety screening procedure; post-offer